Ari has cut ties and spoken out about photographer Marcus Hyde who has been accused of predatory behaviour by models.

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Dear models/artists in LA/anywhere,I have just read some shocking and really heartbreaking stories. I hate that this is a conversation. But. Please do not shoot with photographers who make you uncomfortable or make you feel like you need to take off your clothing if you don’t want to. If you want to, sick. But if you don’t, please don’t. If they tell you you have to pay more money if you’re clothed that’s f***ed and I’m sorry that has happened to you. I promise there are so many respectful, nice, talented photographers out there.I hate hearing about things like this. I am sorry that that was anybody’s experience and know that it doesn’t have to be.Look out for one another. Tag your friends on posts of other photographers whose work you like and have had positive experiences with and help each other get connected.Love working with you guys so much @alfredoflores, @allthingsmean, @photokohli."

I really admire her words on the situation. It's gross behaviour to pressure models in this way so good riddance to him from her career.

Yeah she's always been a genre-blender. I can understand people craving all-out pop moments like 'Into You' in her singles catalogue though, as everything since the 'thank u, next' era singles-wise has either had low-key R&B influences or trappy ones. I'm intrigued about the direction of the 'Charlie's Angels' soundtrack, I feel like signs are pointing towards both pop and R&B so far based on snippets ('Angel' and live version of 'Got Her Own') and collaboration rumours.